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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 9, 1985 <br />�HURLtAN HENNEPIN COUNTY PART( DISTRICT <br />pRF.S`?NTATION AND NOERENBERG PARR <br />Representing the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park <br />District were Marty Jessen, Neil Weber, and Bob <br />Wicklund. <br />Mr. Jessen explained the background of the Park <br />District's structure noting that Minneapolis is no <br />longer a part of the Park District. He reported the <br />significant changes within the past year. <br />Mr. Jessen presented a proposed site plan for Noerenberg <br />Park. <br />At this point, a short slide and sound presentation was <br />made regarding the makeup and budget of the Park Reserve. <br />1535 BOlHN'S POINT ROAD <br />Representing Mr. Ulrich was his project consultant, John <br />Noble. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed staff's memo <br />regarding the height of building. He noted that based <br />on Orono's current code, the building is in conformance <br />based on the "mean" height. <br />Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that regarding the <br />issue of grading and filling, a landscape plan will be <br />submitted along with an application for an after -the - <br />fact conditional use permit to the Planning Commission <br />at their January meeting. <br />Councilmember Adams stated that tie felt a maximum height <br />should be addressed in the ordinance rather than a <br />"mean" height. <br />Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that slip felt being <br />more restrictive in height might tend to dictate the <br />size and design of homes. <br />M.L. and Virginia Sweatt, 3225 Bohn's Point Lane, were <br />present for this matter. Mrs. Sweatt stated that she <br />felt the height and massiveness of the structure does <br />not conform with the spirit of Bohn's Point. She <br />believes the City should have maximum size restrictions. <br />Councilmember 11ammerel stated he felt projects this size <br />should be presented before the Council for review before <br />issuance of a building permit even though they conform <br />with existing code. <br />It was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by Mayor <br />Butler, to accept the information from staff regarding <br />the Ulrich property and continue to maintain a <br />vigilance of the property. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />6 <br />